Forty Years of Irrigation and Drainage System Performance Read more about Forty Years of Irrigation and Drainage System Performance This paper examines the performance and effectiveness of solutions offered by irrigation and drainage systems in Asia over the last 40 years. It aims to find out if traditional performance indicators are pertinent in the region’s new context and set of challenges. It also looks at the implications if renewed investment in irrigation and drainage systems is to be effective.
Forty Years of Irrigation and Drainage System Performance Read more about Forty Years of Irrigation and Drainage System Performance This presentation examines the performance and effectiveness of solutions offered by irrigation and drainage systems in Asia over the last 40 years. It aims to find out if traditional performance indicators are pertinent in the region’s new context and set of challenges. It also looks at the implications if renewed investment in irrigation and drainage systems is to be effective.
2nd Asian Irrigation Forum Read more about 2nd Asian Irrigation Forum The Asian Development Bank responded to regional irrigation needs by hosting the first Asian Irrigation Forum in 2012. The forum brought together stakeholders to share knowledge, best practices, and technological advancements; and identified future investment opportunities. However, irrigation in Asia still faces limited resources, outdated system designs, institutional inefficiencies, and weak governance. There is also a need for more intricate understanding of the changing rural economy and for more novel and impactful solutions.
David Evans Keywords economics Health education early child development agriculture and social safety Read more about David Evans David Evans is a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, working on education, health, and social safety nets. Previously he was at the World Bank, where he co-authored the World Development Report 2018, Learning to Realize Education’s Promise, coordinated impact evaluation work for sub-Saharan Africa, and managed education projects in Brazil. Evans has evaluated education, early child development, agriculture, health, and social safety net programs in Brazil, the Gambia, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania.
Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Pre-Event) Read more about Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Pre-Event) The Asia Water Week 2013 aimed to deepen and expand analytical work in Asia's water sector to advance inclusive policy reforms and strengthen support to priority programs and projects. The analytical work provided basis for sustained public investment and increased mobilization of private sector investment and expertise.
Assessing Sources and Pathways of Nutrient Pollution in the Coral Triangle Read more about Assessing Sources and Pathways of Nutrient Pollution in the Coral Triangle This study explores a model depicting nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) contributions of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines in the Coral Triangle. The need to control N and P is essential to ensure water quality, marine life, and livelihood sustainability.
Impacts of Competing Water Demands on Irrigation Districts in California, USA Read more about Impacts of Competing Water Demands on Irrigation Districts in California, USA This presentation describes the situation of competing interests for water in the State of California, USA. The impacts of competing interests to irrigation districts and the corresponding responses of districts to the demand drivers are tackled. The government's responses to resolving the conflicts are also discussed.
Irrigation Management Modernization: Country Assessment in Thailand Read more about Irrigation Management Modernization: Country Assessment in Thailand This presentation describes the agricultural context and water resource situation in Thailand. The anticipated future of agricultural scenario in the country, particularly irrigation management modernization as a transition implication using the ABCDEF Framework, is discussed.
New Water Policy and Plans for Irrigation Development in the People's Republic of China Read more about New Water Policy and Plans for Irrigation Development in the People's Republic of China This presentation highlights issues related to the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC)'s decision to increase investment in the water sector, particularly the development of water-saving irrigation. The government of PRC also intends to promote international cooperation through the establishment of 3 Centers of Excellence.
Abi Prabowo Keywords agriculture engineering agrimanagement Read more about Abi Prabowo Ir. Abi Prabowo, MP earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural technology (majoring in Agricultural Mechanization, majoring in Soil Preservation and Water Management Engineering) in 1983 from Gadjah Mada University. Master's education (majoring in Agricultural Mechanization, majoring in Water Management Engineering) at Gadjah Mada University in 1992.